Strengthen Your Circle, Fulfill Your Calling


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July 9th

Circle of Influence: Pt. 4
Protecting the Assignment


Strengthen Your Circle, Fulfill Your Calling
You might know the assignment on your life. You may even be walking in things you once only dreamt about.
But if you’re not protective—if you don’t set boundaries—you can still drift off course.

Boundaries aren’t walls; but there are gates. And you hold the key.
Ask yourself:
🔹 Do certain people leave me feeling drained—or do they lift me when I’m low?
🔹 Can I trust this person to help me stay in rhythm with my calling?

Even Jesus had circles: the curious crowds, the committed twelve, and the inner three. He withdrew to rest. He prayed. He discerned who had access.
It’s not wrong to limit access to certain people. In fact, it’s wise.

This is where discernment matters.
I always tell my leadership students—pay attention to that nudge inside. The world calls it intuition. We know it as the Holy Spirit.
Guarding your circle starts with listening to the still, small voice of God.

Remember: your loyalty to people should never outweigh your loyalty to God.
His voice is the one that called you.
His assignment is the reason you’re here.
And healthy boundaries don’t block love—they make room for it to flow more clearly.

So keep dreaming. Keep building. And keep protecting what heaven has entrusted to you.

The world needs what’s in you—now more than ever.
You matter. Your circle matters.
Make sure their voice never outweighs the King’s. 👑

Stay connected—new post dropping soon.

Share this with your circle, and let me know what resonates.

Grateful to serve,
–DG

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